Soul and gospel legend Mavis Staples has already won multiple Grammys. But she’s not resting on her laurels: she’s taking on tribute concerts, a tour, and a brand new album. Staples performs three songs off the new album, “We Get By.” Source
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Shooting at Costco in California leaves 1 dead, 2 injured
At least one person is dead and two others were injured after an argument erupted inside a Costco in Southern California. The shooting sent shoppers racing for the exits and ducking for cover. Source
Saturday Sessions: Mavis Staples performs “Change”
Soul and gospel legend Mavis Staples has already won multiple Grammys. But she’s not resting on her laurels: she’s taking on tribute concerts, a tour, and a brand new album. Staples performs three songs off the new album, “We Get By.” Source
Universal Music fire may have destroyed irreplaceable music heritage
The 2008 fire on Universal Studios’ famed backlot was deemed a tragedy by movie lovers. But this week, The New York Times Magazine reported that the fire may have destroyed a staggering swath of music history. The fire reportedly consumed a vault containing the irreplaceable master recordings of an estimated half million songs – including works from Ella Fitzgerald, Chuck Berry, and Elton John. Universal Music disputes the article. Anthony Mason reports. Source
Meet the ocean cleanup company that’s removed 4.7 million pounds of trash
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced plans this week to eliminate single-use plastics nationwide as early as 2021. While lawmakers are taking action on land, two surfers from Florida are also fighting the battle on the water. Ocean cleanup company 4ocean has removed 4.7 million pounds of trash from the water since 2017 — and in the process, has created more than 300 jobs. Jamie Wax reports. Source
The Dish: Chef Priya Krishna reveals her signature recipes
Including orange peel fish, and a drink she calls “Indian gatorade” Source
North Carolina teen barely survives unprovoked shark attack, but stays positive
A North Carolina teenager and her dad are sharing the terrifying story of an unprovoked shark attack that nearly took her life. But 17-year-old Paige Winter says she’s not fazed by the experience, and that hopes to transform it into something good for her, the environment and for sharks. Dana Jacobson reports. Source
Trump’s walk back on foreign dirt comment “wasn’t much of a real clarification”
New York Magazine reporter Gabriel Debenedetti joins “CBS This Morning Saturday” to discuss the fallout surrounding Trump’s claim that he wouldn’t refuse dirt on a political opponent from a foreign government, the rising tensions in the Middle East, and the best strategy for Democrats competing in crowded primary debates. Source
Missy Elliott inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame
Former first lady Michelle Obama shared her appreciation for Missy Elliott, who gave a tearful acceptance speech Source
Weekend Titans Mailbag: Fans Share Memories of Steve McNair and Eddie George
Titans fans share memories of quarterback Steve McNair and Eddie George in this weekend’s edition of “Ask Jim.” Source